I have installed the EV mod in my car last weekend (1 week ago today) and LOVE IT! (I back into my driveway) Before I put the mod in, I would drive out of my...
one has to remember that the prius is comparable to almost no other car on the road. unfortunately you purchased the car used, and i assume there was no...
What is a Hall Effect sensor? From origional posting: 2001-2003 Prius used potentiometers as position sensors in at least 3 systems - steering, accelerator...
When my wife drives my Prius, she usually returns with a green battery, but with a white top bar. I have seen mine with a green top only once, but I cannot...
If I understood Toyota.JP (only PARTIALLY translated) there are THREE minivan hybrids running around on Japan streets right now! The third generation actually...
Auto stop has taken over 2 miles driving (3rd red light usually also) before it kicks in, with temps in teens F. I'd estimate about 5 minutes, and that is with...
OK, lets say the ICE burns TWICE as much fuel in "warm up mode" You let your car sit and warm, it burns 1/2 a pint before you drive off. Your driving, because...
I havn't tried, and I know a bike carrier would be more convient, but have you tried to fit your bike inside? ANY carrier would cut fuel economy because of...
... running around on Japan streets right now! ... http://toyota.jp/ecocar/index.html under the hybrid section, I only see 2 minivan hybrids. What's the new...
Actually the instantaneous is meaningful here since it is a measurement of the fuel economy at that time. It allows a rough comparison between the two...
We have th EV mode mod installed also. There seem to be a number of conditions that will keep you from entering EV Mode.? One is definitly if it feels it needs...
... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hall_effect A Hall effect device controls the distance of a magnet from a conductor, thus controlling the voltage difference...
But you are still not averaging in the instantaneous reading while you are warming up, which is ZERO. ... -- Larry Finch N 40° 53' 47" W 74° 03' 56" ...
Actually WE are not averaging anything... this is all done with the vehicle itself.  I am pretty sure that the Prius is smart enough to know that the ICE is...
... Coastal Electronic Technologies. <http://coastaletech.com/electric_only_mode.htm> But if you're buying it because you think it will save gas, don't ...
There's a thread on this in the Prius-2G group. See my experience at message 66604. The bottom line is, you can do it, but it helps to have thin hands and...
Thanks for all who responded to my "warm-up" question...wow, that got really involved. I'm not sure what I should do now, LOL!! Sounds like it's safe to just...
I notice a few cars fill the space between the fender and the wheel well with sound deadening material. My '02 Prius doesn't have this and at times of...
Hi Aaron, Classic does not have an insulating pad mounted under the hood. 2G Prius has such a pad. If you are concerned about engine noise, adding a pad under...
We are in the process of specing abd building a class B motorhome (SportsMobile), and we have looked around for both sound and thermal insulation. A couple of...
Best not to place "foam" behind the fenders. It will quiet it down, but will also create wick for moisture. The moisture trapped behind the material does not...
Sorry to disagree, but it is not that simple! You CAN save fuel depending on your situation. For example, suppose that you live in a typical neighborhood where...
I also posted this at the 2008-Prius group & someone there suggested that I post it here because some of you have the older car like me. I have a 2002 Pruis...
i had sirius installed at marin toyota in northern california... i paid $650 i didn't mind paying the money as the cost of living here in calif is very...
Excellent question, we have a '01 "Genie" and '04 "Puddleglum" at 222K and 105K miles respectively. Genie has been very reliable, no signs of hybrid battery...
Where is the satellite antenna installed for the Sirius receiver? If the antenna is not external but instead is located on the leading edge of the dashboard,...
Does putting the key fob in the ignition help to keep the charge up in the key fob? Just wondering if I'm draining more energy from it by not putting it in...
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